Chord Qutest DAC Reviews

4.8 Rating 34 Reviews

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“I did the A/B test with the Chord Qutest versus the OPPO UDP-205 internal DAC. Both connected to my Marantz setup. Both tests were done with the same source CD playing. Test A: played the CD through the (OPPO DAC) to Marantz RCA analog connection. Test B: played the CD through the OPPO (Transport only) connected via optical to {Chord DAC) to Marantz RCA analog connection. Results were: OPPO DAC, more focused sound stage with good bass. Chord Qutest DAC, wider sound stage, more detail and ability to pick out instruments better. Smoother warm audio almost analog sound on my setup. Bass was a slight improvement.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Andrew Williams

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“Sounds great!”

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Posted 1 year ago

Oleg Ulyanitskiy

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Posted 1 year ago

Tiansheng Wang

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“Simple DAC, easy to use, very pleasing sound.”

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Posted 2 years ago

David Webber

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“Purchased this with pretty low expectations. Really didn’t expect it to sound that much better than the DAC I’ve been using but figured I’d give it a go. My streaming game was really good before but this thing is a game changer. Wish I’d have purchased sooner. Pretty amazing really! I will add that I had an issue with Tidal and other streaming services giving me fits, and while it was in no way the fault of the Qutest, the team at Upscale bent over backwards to help me get it sorted. Outstanding customer support! Thanks again !”

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Posted 2 years ago

“...haven't opened the boxes for the DAC or the power supply yet but was very impressed with the customer service...just over 24 hrs for a phone order to out-of-state delivery...very nice...was told it might take 2-3 days...further proof---can't beat the left coast peeps...”

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Posted 3 years ago

Roberto Tampus

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Posted 3 years ago

“I purchased both the Qutest and M-Scaler and they brought my digital front end to a new level of sound quality. Very satisfied with these Chord products and Upscale Audio.”

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Posted 3 years ago